Callipygian (adj)
kal-uh-pij-ee-un
Having well-shaped buttocks.
1640–50; Greek kallipýg ( os ) with beautiful buttocks; referring to a statue of Aphrodite ( kalli- calli- + pyg ( ḗ ) rump + -os adj. suffix) + -ian
Example sentences
“I love corgis, their little callipygian rear profiles are adorable!”
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